Director of Product Development, Wovens

Job description

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Director of Product Development, Wovens to join our team, reporting directly to the SVP of Product. Focused primarily on all woven categories: outerwear, bottoms and shirts; this position will work on driving the product development process from concept through hand-off, while continuously communicating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure superior quality and accuracy of timeline. Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for all phases of development cycle from initial concept through production hand-off, continually communicating with all vendors on design intent and changes as necessary. - Partner with Design Team to execute their vision with authenticity and superior quality. - Identify opportunities to improve design, develop and production processes. - Work with SVP of Product to implement a development strategy aligned with company goals. - Maintain first sight of costing for all woven categories to ensure margin expectations are being met or exceeded. - Oversee the PD WIP, ensuring accuracy of timeline and deliverables. - Update cross-functional departments on timing, calendar, product updates, approvals, and issues -...